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Working on our shared values
Oped, Published on 09/05/2025
» The European Union was born from the ashes of the Second World War to break the cycle of wars between historical enemies. On May 9, 1950, French foreign minister Robert Schuman presented a historical declaration proposing to jointly manage, through a single supranational authority, the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel. The Schuman Declaration was adopted by six countries -- Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands; May 9 is since considered the founding day of the EU.
30th EU Film Festival Celebrates European Diversity
Published on 17/05/2024
» The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Thailand, along with the EU Member States (EUMS) Embassies and Cultural Institutions in Thailand, and the Embassy of Ukraine in Thailand, jointly raised the curtain of the 30th European Union (EU) Film Festival 2024 in Bangkok at House Samyan, Samyan Mitrtown Mall. This year's film festival, held in May, coincides with the month of Europe Day, which celebrates the founding of the European Union on 9 May.
Activists call for release of political detainees
Published on 14/05/2024
» Activists have stepped up their calls for the release of young political detainees following the death of jailed protester Netiporn “Boong” Sanesangkhom on Tuesday.
Govt to finalise EU FTA talks this year
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 10/05/2024
» Thailand expects to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union this year as the kingdom works with the EU on its commitments to curb illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Why EU Day matters for Thailand
Oped, Published on 09/05/2024
» The European Union was born out of war to prevent war in the future between historic enemies. After World War II many European leaders wanted to try a new form of international cooperation to break out of the cycle of war which had dogged Europe every 50 years or so, going back through the centuries. Following the declaration by French foreign minister, Robert Schuman, on May 9, 1950, six countries agreed henceforth to manage jointly between them the industries needed to wage war -- coal, iron, steel -- instead of continuing to manage them purely nationally.
New rules on EU diplomat travel agreed
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 03/06/2023
» Thailand has inked an MoU with the European Union (EU), agreeing to accept Laissez-Passer travel documents and loosen bureaucracy for travelling diplomats.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 19-25
Guru, Published on 19/05/2023
» Guru By Bangkok Post's weekly pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and hotel deals.
Celebrating over 60 years of EU-Thailand relations with symbolic tree planting on Europe Day
Published on 17/05/2023
» The European Union (EU), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Thailand (MFA) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) joined hands to plant trees at the heart of the Thai capital, in celebration of over 60 years of EU-Thailand relations.
60 years of EU-Thai engagement
Oped, Published on 09/05/2023
» On May 9, 1950, French Foreign Minister Schuman presented a proposal for the creation of the European Community of Coal and Steel, pooling together French and German coal and steel production -- resources needed to wage war -- under a common high authority, within an organisation open to other European countries. This was the founding stone of what would become the European Union, initially including six member states. Rising from the ashes of the Second World War, countries that had been bitter foes for centuries decided to pool their resources and unite their destinies, making conflict among themselves unthinkable and ensuring over 70 years of unprecedented peace and cooperation.
Seagulls take on Eagles in Battle of the Birds
Oped, Nobby Piles, Published on 11/02/2023
» One of the more intriguing “derbies” in the Premier League takes place today at Selhurst Park. For a start, it’s not really a “local” derby in the traditional sense.